NHTSA Recall 10V627000: Underbody shields (structure)
CORP. MICRO BIRD, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 112 vehicles. It affects 2008–2009 Girardin G5.
| NHTSA campaign | 10V627000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 10-039-JSU |
| Component | STRUCTURE › FRAME AND MEMBERS › UNDERBODY SHIELDS |
| Report received | December 15, 2010 |
| Owner notification | January 5, 2011 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Corp. Micro bird is recalling model year 2008 and 2009 girardin g5 school buses built on GM and ford cutaway chassis from february 1, 2008 through december 16, 2008. The sheet metal below the window inside the bus on the left-hand side fails to comply with the joint strength requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, "school bus body joint strength." there is no adhesive on the joint between the two embossed aluminum sheets.
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, the embossed aluminum sheet may separate from the interior compartment structure and cause injury to bus passengers.
Remedy
Dealers will repair the buses by adding adhesive and rivets between the 2 embossed aluminum sheets free of charge. The safety recall began on january 5, 2011. Owners may contact corp. Micro bird at 1-819-477-2021.
Notes
Corp. Micro bird's recall campaign number is 10-039-jsu.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 10V627000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.